10/1/26 - Regular Meeting

Background

A Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of Lorene Hero as a member of the Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term commencing on August 7, 2026, and ending on August 6, 2029; providing an effective date.

Background

The re-appointment by the Mayor of Henry Moseley as a member of the Hillsborough County Building Board of Adjustment, for a four (4) year term commencing retroactively from June 4, 2026,

Background

The City of Tampa has piggybacked off of the State of Florida WEX Card agreement with present contract number 78181701-21-NASPO-ACS (previously 973163101) for fuel cards and fuel management services since 2015. The State of Florida has not adopted the WEX EV Schedule. The City wishes to enroll in the EV Gas Card program through WEX Bank, subject to the terms of the WEX EV Schedule. The Tampa Police Department currently has 14 EVs that require WEX EV cards in order to utilize the EVs away from City EV chargers while on calls for service or as otherwise permitted. Entering into the WEX EV Schedule is determined to be in the best interest of the City of Tampa and WEX Bank.

Background

As set forth in the attached Public Emergency Medical Transportation Letter of Agreement (herein "Letter of Agreement"} between the City of Tampa and the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, the parties have authorized a supplemental payment program for Medicaid managed care patients who are transported to the hospital by public emergency medical transportation providers.

The State of Florida Legislature has authorized a continuation of the supplemental payment program to include Medicaid Managed Care transports for the purpose of leveraging intergovernmental funds with a 57 percent (57%) federal share and 43 percent (43%) City share that Medicaid Managed Care providers will later reimburse.

By participating in the supplemental payment program for Medicaid managed care patients as outlined in the Letter of Agreement, City of Tampa Fire Rescue can substantially increase its Medicaid managed care patient transport revenue with the City contributing $2,331,763.71 as its share of the State's total federal match requirement and receive approximately $5,231,688.82 of Managed Care Option (MCO) patient transport revenue for an overall net revenue increase to the City of approximately $2,899,925.11 which is included within the City's annual budget.

Background

The City of Tampa wishes to conduct a new instance of the Tree Canopy Study. The tree canopy analysis identifies the extent of the existing tree canopy, the potential for new tree plantings, and provides a way to measure tree canopy coverage over time. Using satellite imagery, researchers measure and assess the condition of the city's urban forest, as well as the social and economic benefits provided by trees. Survey crews also collect field data from sample sites to verify the satellite imagery. This information will help strategically plan and target resources for the greatest return on investment in our tree canopy, including reduced stormwater runoff and reduced energy consumption.

Background

It is recommended that the City purchase under Kansas City, Missouri Contract No. EV2516 for Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Services. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with (2) two proposals received by the lead purchasing agency. In comparing prices with the Kansas City, Missouri Contract No. EV2516 for Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Services to the open market, the cost is $300,320.00. The City saves $76,501.93 by purchasing from the Kansas City, Missouri Contract No. EV2516 for Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Services contract.

Equal Business Opportunity: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a Kansas City, Missouri Contract No. EV2516.

Background

1. Department or Location of Project: Parks and Recreation
2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 93
3. Number and List of bidders: 21, Williams Landscaping Management Co., Inc., Merion Landscape Services, LLC, Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc., Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc., Marathon Lawn Care, Inc., DHA Quality Services LLC, Leaf and Limb Services LLC, Bay Light LLC, 4678Landscaping, Inc., AAA Restoration & Builders LLC, Anomar Services Enterprise, C.P. Danner Construction, Inc., Guajiro Tree & Lawn Services, Interstate Business Solutions LLC, Keep Florida Green Full Care Lawn Service, Outdoor Living Southeast, Rotolo Consultants, Inc., TCC Enterprise, Inc., The Junk Fixer, United Freight Services LLC, and Yellowstone Landscape.
4. Award amount: $219,085.00
5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department recommends awarding this to DHA Quality Services LLC, the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for East Parks, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount).

It is recommended that the City award East Parks, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance to DHA Quality Services LLC for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with three (3) additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from DHA Quality Services LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms. The awardee, DHA Quality Services LLC., is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Background

1. Department or Location of Project: Parks and Recreation
2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 76
3. Number and List of bidders: 15, Williams Landscaping Management Co., Inc., Merion Landscape Services LLC, Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc., Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc., Vera Green Guardians, DHA Quality Services LLC, Leaf and Limb Services LLC, Russell Landscape, Bay Light LLC, TWQ LLC, 4678 Landscaping, Inc., Central Florida Landscaping, Inc., Guajiro Tree & Lawn Services, TCC Enterprises, Inc., United Freight Services LLC,
4. Award amount: $325,960.00
5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department recommends awarding this to Merion Landscape Services LLC, the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for North Parks, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount).

It is recommended that the City award North Parks, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance to Merion Landscape Services LLC for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with three (3) additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Merion Landscape Services LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms. The awardee, Merion Landscape Services LLC, is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Background

The Copeland Park Veteran’s Memorial is the third Veteran’s Memorial recently designed and constructed by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department. The memorial includes a brick plaza with a memorial structure, created by an artist, and benches. The plaza is surrounded by trees and plantings that provide enclosure and provide a respite and calm atmosphere for contemplation. This funding request is to cover the cost of several large southern live oaks and bald cypress. The oaks will provide shade in areas near the plaza, and the cypress will be evenly spaced at the perimeter to provide a stately presence.

Background

1. Department / Location of Project: Neighborhood Enhancement Division — Neighborhood Enhancement Division
2. Total vendors accessed and downloaded the proposal: 34
3. Number and List of proposers: Two, Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership, dba Republic Services of Tampa & Waste Connections of Florida, Inc.
4. Agreement Amount: $202,000
5. Why the winning proposal was selected: The evaluation committee selected the most responsible and responsive Proposer whose proposal meets the needs of the City to the best degree.

It is recommended that the City award Class III Waste Disposal (Bid Discount) to Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership, dba Republic Services of Tampa for use by Neighborhood Enhancement. The term of the agreement is for a (1) one-year term with (3) three additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the proposal response from Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership, dba Republic Services of Tampa and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms.

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($15,708.00) expended by the City of Tampa, including administrative costs, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of buildings and/or structures on the properties described in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution that satisfied the criteria to demolish set forth in Section 19-5(a)(2) & (b)(1), City of Tampa Code of Ordinances when the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove the unsafe building and/or structure within the time allowed or failed to do so prior to the City incurring said costs.

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($1,401.05) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($2,133.09) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Background

The Wastewater Department has standardized to Beck Actuators, Parts, and Supplies from Harold Beck & Sons, Inc.. Standardization to this equipment ensures cost reduction, interoperability because of familiarity among staff, maintenance efficiency, and reduced cost of inventory maintenance for parts. It is recommended that the City purchase Beck Actuators, Parts, and Supplies.

Equal Business Opportunity: There was no EBO participation, as this purchase is being made under a standardization.

Background

The Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department, Waste to Energy has standardized to crane parts and services from Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.

Standardization to this equipment and service ensures cost reduction, interoperability because of familiarity among staff, maintenance efficiency and reduced cost of inventory maintenance for parts; and uninterrupted delivery of service, reduction of redundancy and costly expenditures for implementation of a new service. The Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department, Waste to Energy need additional expenditures in the amount of $300,000.00 for crane parts and services.

Equal Business Opportunity Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a standardization.

Background

1. Contract Title: 26-C-00025 Washington Street Park and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Design-Build a. Address of Project: Curtis Hixon Park 600 N Ashley Drive Tampa, FL 33602 and Washington Street Park 118 N 12th St Tampa, FL 33602 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 4 c. Names of bidders/submitters: Bandes Construction Company, Inc.
2. Contractor/Firm: Bandes Construction Company, Inc.
3. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Bandes Construction Company, Inc., the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing two (2) city-certified firms for subcontracting.
4. Sustainability and Resiliency: All new construction for this project shall make the best use of all applicable and sustainable materials and methodologies to reduce operating costs.
5. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department (CAD) and Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) division will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
6. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

Wharton-Smith, Inc.

Hennessy Construction Services, Corp Biltmore Construction Co., Inc d. Dollar amount: $524,300 e.Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA (Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act).

3.Business Case: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is one of the city's premier special event parks contributing to the city's economy and culture. Improvements to the paving, event lawn, and bathrooms are necessary to continue to support events and improve durability and safety. The project also includes improvements for existing canopy trees and the installation of new canopy trees for environmental, economic, and quality of life benefits.

Washington Street Park and the adjacent streetscape will be renovated to maximize public space for public benefit; improve maintainability; improve durability; improve functionality; increase recreation and place making opportunities; increase tree canopy; improve stormwater runoff treatment and conveyance; and respond to changing demographics and needs of the Channelside community based on public engagement.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) 240 consecutive calendar days.

d. The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Background

1. Contract Title: 26-C-00013 Hubert Avenue Park Improvements a. Address of Project: 4108 N Hubert Avenue, Tampa, 33614 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 7 c. Names of bidders/submitters:
2. Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services, Inc
3. LEMA Construction, Inc.
4. Mainstay Construction Services, LLC
5. Harlan R. Sunquist, Jr / Spectrum Underground, Inc.
6. MVH Construction LLC
7. C & T Contracting Services, LLC
8. Cathcart Construction Company - Florida, LLC d. Dollar amount: $2,743,763.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: The lowest responsible responsive bidder was selected pursuant to FS 255.20.
9. Contractor/Firm: Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services, Inc
10. Business Case: Under the guidance and upon approval by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board, the project will fulfill the CRA’s ‘Quality of Life’ key objective and provide new public open space recreation opportunities for the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area. The Agreement includes the construction services for a new park including adjacent streetscape, trail improvements and all associated work required for a complete project in accordance with the contract.
11. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, the prime contractor, Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services, Inc., is a city-certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
12. Sustainability and Resiliency: All new construction for this project shall make the best use of all applicable and sustainable materials and methodologies to reduce operating costs.
13. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department (CAD) and Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) division will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
14. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • __365_____ consecutive calendar days.

• The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Background

1. This agreement is in its initial term.

It is recommended that the City of Tampa renew its existing agreement with Standard Insurance Company for the provision of Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for use by the Human Resources and Talent Management/Employee Benefits Department for an additional two-year term. The existing agreement was made December 7,

Standard Insurance Company provides excellent service, quality of product and performance.

The Human Resources and Talent Management/Employee Benefits Department has reviewed the price and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the agreement for an additional two-year period as the increased fee for coverage is guaranteed for the two years. Standard Insurance Company has agreed to renew Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with an escalation in pricing.

Equal Business Opportunity: Standard Insurance Company, the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing one (1) city-certified firm for subcontracting.

Background

On December 18, 2025, the City entered into an Agreement ("Agreement") with the Firm for the performance of legal advice to the City's Charter Review Advisory Commission (Reso No 2025-1117). The parties desire to amend the Agreement to revise the scope of services to include additional compensation in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for Phase 2 legal services.

Background

The owner has obtained a Minor Work Permit No. 58848 from the Environmental Protection Commission for construction of dock structures and facilities on the City’s submerged land within the Hillsborough River. The dock improvements abut the owner’s upland property. The Private Dock Agreement incorporates the EPC permit and specifies the improvements in the City’s submerged land.

Background

The City and Manhattan Avenue, LLC entered into a settlement agreement in Case No. 23-CA-15073, under which Manhattan Avenue, LLC agreed to convey certain property to the City. Due to a scrivener’s error in the warranty deed’s legal description, Lots 10–18 of Block 33 were inadvertently conveyed to the City instead of the intended Lots 1–9. A corrected warranty deed will convey Lots 1–9 to the City, while the proposed quitclaim deed will reconvey Lots 10–18 to correct the chain of title.

Background

MyDatt Services, Inc. d/b/a Block by Block, previously known as the YES Team, is under contract with the City of Tampa to provide common area district cleaning and landscaping services for the Ybor City CRA area. They are required to relocate their current facilities to a new location on a temporary basis. The City owns real property known as the Fernando Noriega, Jr. Palm Avenue Parking Garage located at 1201 10th Street in Ybor City and is willing to license a portion of the Garage to Block by Block on a short-term basis.

The parties desire to enter into the attached Temporary License Agreement under the terms and conditions stated therein, and Block by Block, by executing the Agreement, assumes all risks, whether known or unknown, which may arise from such activities.

Background

Pursuant to an agreement between Hillsborough County and the City, Hillsborough County will reimburse the Tampa Convention Center for project costs in an amount not to exceed $2.0 million a year from Tourist Development Tax (TDT) contributions. The City is using this TDT revenue towards the payment of debt service related to the Tampa Convention Center capital improvement projects.

On September 20, 2021, the City issued the Non-Ad Valorem Note, Series 2021A in the amount of $32,066,550 to fund Tampa Convention Center capital improvement projects. This note was issued as an 8-year note secured by the City’s Covenant to Budget and Appropriate (CBA) sufficient legally available non-ad valorem revenues. While the security for the note is the CBA, debt service on the note will be paid from a combination of Downtown CRA Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues and the annual contribution from Hillsborough County of Tourist Development Taxes.

The FY2026 adopted budget appropriated TIF revenues to fully pay for the annual debt service payment of the Series 2021A note. As the City has received TDT revenue in the amount of $2,000,000, this resolution reduces TIF revenue funding and appropriates the TDT revenue within the Non-Ad Valorem Note Fund, Series 2021 note.

Background

The City of Tampa applied for and was awarded funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration's FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program to support the production of a Tampa Resilient Industries Action Plan in the amount of up to $280,000.00.

The required match for this project is $70,000.00 for a total project cost of $350,000.00. The Tampa Resilient Industries Action Plan is a forward-looking strategy designed to enhance resilience and improve economic outcomes in land designated for industrial use and in other areas that support our target industries. This study will provide the foundation for implementation-ready projects that promote business continuity, disaster preparedness, and long-term economic competitiveness. By identifying vulnerabilities and opportunities, the Action Plan will position Tampa to attract investment, incentivize job growth, and build a stronger, more adaptable economy that can withstand future impacts.

Background

The United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration has approved the City of Tampa’s application for grant funding for the FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program in the amount of $280,000 to be utilized by the City Planning Department in support of the production of a Tampa Resilient Industries Action Plan to identify and create a citywide strategy for managing lands designated for industrial land use and other lands supportive of target industry development within the City of Tampa. A non-federal matching share in the amount of $70,000 is required for a total project cost of $350,000.

Background

Tampa Electric requested an easement on City-owned property at 2609 North Rome Avenue, at the request of Rome Yards Phase 3A, LLC as long-term lessee of the property. The City is willing to grant this easement. It is in the best interest of the City to approve this easement.

Background

The Florida Legislature created the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit (VCTC) to encourage participants to conduct voluntary cleanup of certain drycleaning solvent contaminated sites and brownfield sites in designated brownfield areas. Participants must meet the eligibility criteria established in the Florida Statute and must enter into a voluntary cleanup agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). If costs are eligible for a tax credit, the participant could claim 50% of the cost for solid waste removal, but not to exceed $500,000.

Since 2015, the City has been awarded 26 VCTC certificates with a combined tax credit value of $3.2 million, from which $3.0 million have been sold. The City currently has five tax credits related to Hanna Avenue, Main Street Park, Cypress Housing Project, Channelside Drive Park, and East Hillsborough Avenue and Shadowlawn Avenue brownfield site rehabilitation projects totaling $209,931.70 that are available for sale.

As the City, being a tax-exempt entity, has no ability to utilize the Tax Credits to offset its tax obligations, the City has engaged Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC. to locate a purchaser for these Tax Credits. Resolution 2023-798 approved the agreement between the City of Tampa and Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC. to provide brokerage services for the marketing and selling of VCTCs issued by FDEP to the City. Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC. solicited proposals and has recommended U.S. Bank National Association as having submitted the best proposal.

The agreement will accept the U.S. Bank National Association proposal of $0.935 per dollar of tax credit sold, which will result in proceeds of $196,286.14. After agent fees of $5,227.30, or $0.0249 per dollar of tax credit sold, the City will receive $191,058.84 net, or $0.91 per dollar of tax credit sold.

Background

The Florida Legislature created the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit (VCTC) to encourage participants to conduct voluntary cleanup of certain drycleaning solvent contaminated sites and brownfield sites in designated brownfield areas. Participants must meet the eligibility criteria established in the Florida Statute and must enter into a voluntary cleanup agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). If costs are eligible for a tax credit, the participant could claim 50% of the cost for solid waste removal, but not to exceed $500,000.

Since 2015, the City has been awarded 26 VCTC certificates with a combined tax credit value of $3.2 million, from which $3.0 million have been sold. The City currently has five tax credits related to Hanna Avenue, Main Street Park, Cypress Housing Project, Channelside Drive Park, and East Hillsborough Avenue and Shadowlawn Avenue brownfield site rehabilitation projects totaling $209,931.70 that are available for sale.

As the City, being a tax-exempt entity, has no ability to utilize the Tax Credits to offset its tax obligations, the City has engaged Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC. to locate a purchaser for these Tax Credits. Resolution 2023-798 approved the agreement between the City of Tampa and Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC. to provide brokerage services for the marketing and selling of VCTCs issued by FDEP to the City. Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC. solicited proposals and has recommended U.S. Bank National Association as having submitted the best proposal.

The agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association proposes a purchasing price of $0.935 per dollar of tax credit sold, which will result in proceeds of $196,286.14. After agent fees of $5,227.30, or $0.0249 per dollar of tax credit sold, the City will receive $191,058.84 net, or $0.91 per dollar of tax credit sold.

Background

City of Tampa owns submerged sovereign lands below the Hillsborough River that abut real property located at 4205 N River View Av. Christopher J. Schaefer, II owns the upland property. Owner has obtained Minor Work Permit No. 82732 from the EPC to support his seawall. The seawall facilities will be located over or on a portion of submerged lands owned by the City. The parties desire to enter into this Private Seawall Agreement.

Background

City of Tampa owns certain submerged sovereign lands that abut real property at 4203 N River View Av. Owners own the upland property. Owners have obtained Minor Work Permit No. 82721 from the EPC to support their seawall. The parties desire to enter into this Private Seawall Agreement.

Background

Highland Oaks Property Owner, LLC is developing property at 4502 N Falkenburg Rd. As part of the permitting process Hillsborough County is requiring City to confirm water service.

The City requires an easement over the property to provide service. It is in the City's best interests to accept the easement.

Background

The City and FDEP previously entered into a Site Access Agreement dated June 26, 2025, approved by Resolution 2025-566 for environmental monitoring under the Petroleum Restoration Program. FDEP is requesting access for additional monitoring by their vender, Nova Engineering and Environmental, LLC. The Solid Waste and Real Estate departments request approval of the 1st Amendment to the Site Access Agreement to allow Nova Engineering and Environmental, LLC. access to perform 2 soil borings.

Background

Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. has partnered with the City to provide support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This amendment will extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026. Staff is requesting City Council’s consideration and approval of the attached Amendment and Resolution to allow for the execution of the Agreement that will allow for Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. to continue providing support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Housing and Community Development will monitor the services to ensure eligible individuals and families are being served

Background

AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc. was awarded a 3-year HOPWA Agreement to provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and Supportive Services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their affected resident family members in order to create housing stability and reduce the risk of homelessness in Hillsborough County.

Background

Tampa Electric Company has requested an easement from the City of Tampa for provision of electrical service to City-owned property at 701 Channelside Drive as requested by the Florida Aquarium as long-term lessee of the property. The City is willing to grant this easement. It is in the best interest of the City to approve the execution of this easement.

Background

This item requests approval for the City to release certain utility easements previously reserved on the property at 201 and 215 North Dale Mabry Highway that are no longer needed by the City or the utility providers. Any inactive City water or wastewater facilities within those easements will be transferred to the property owner. Approving this item will remove easements that have no current or future operational value, reduce City maintenance responsibility, eliminate unnecessary encumbrances on the property, and support the property owner’s ability to fully use and redevelop the site.

Background

Whereas, the City of Tampa desires to accept a gift of Fifty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($59,000) from Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. d/b/a Tampa General Hospital (“Tampa General Hospital”) to contribute towards the installation of ten wayfinder signs in the vicinity of Tampa General Hospital by the Mobility Department; and acceptance of the donation is being undertaken in a manner consistent with the City of Tampa Acceptance of Gifts & Donation Policy; and the Tampa General Hospital has executed the Instrument of Donation confirming its intention to donate Fifty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($59,000); and City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to approve acceptance of the donation.

Background

The City of Tampa currently uses the WebTMA Systems platform for the enterprise and asset management system for various departments. WebTMA is offered as a Subscription Service, provides a scalable Maintenance Management Software Solution. This technologically advanced product is offered as a service by TMA and provides access to the system via any standard Web browser. WebTMA’s Subscription Service allows organizations to lease the software while continuing to own their data.

Logistics and Asset Management along with the transition to the subscription service would also like to purchase the Capital Planning module to better manage their facilities records and the Data Analytics module for their operational and executive reporting and dashboarding.

Equal Business Opportunity: There was no EBO participation, as this purchase is being made under a standardization.

Background

This Resolution accepts a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately .63 acres of unincorporated Hillsborough County in the general vicinity of 1860 East Fowler Avenue into the City of Tampa. The property owner has requested annexation of the property into the City, and the item directs the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed annexation as required by Section 171.044(2), Florida Statutes, prior to adoption of the annexation ordinance.

Background

This Resolution accepts a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately .57 acres of unincorporated Hillsborough County in the general vicinity of 6008 and 6010 North Armenia Avenue into the City of Tampa. The property owner has requested annexation of the property into the City, and the item directs the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed annexation as required by Section 171.044(2), Florida Statutes, prior to adoption of the annexation ordinance.

Background

This Resolution schedules public hearings on a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately .23 acres of unincorporated Hillsborough County in the general vicinity of 11516 North Armenia Avenue into the City of Tampa. The property owner has requested annexation of the property into the City, and the item directs the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed annexation as required by Section 171.044(2), Florida Statutes, prior to adoption of the annexation ordinance.

Background

A Hearing Officer conducted a review hearing on August 18, 2026, pursuant to Code Section 27-61(j)(1)(c), and filed a Recommended Order Overturning the Decision of the Zoning Administrator and Approving the Petition for Review. Pursuant to Code Section 27-61(j)(1)e., City Council must schedule a hearing to consider the Recommended Order.

Background

On May 7, 2026, City Council approved a motion requesting a staff report on the honorary naming of the Activity Center building at Williams Park located at 4362 East Osborne Avenue in Tampa, Florida to honor Frank A. Reddick.

Background

The Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, Municipalities, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Tampa City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to amend Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program, to promote efficient administration and update the provisions of the Strategic Business Development (f/k/a Equal Business Opportunity Program) to reflect current practices.

Background

Whereas, pursuant to Section 22-305 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, the City of Tampa, a governmental agency, or a third party may request to impact or remove vitrified brick streets located outside of a local historic district; and Section 22-305 requires public hearing to be held for the City Council of the City of Tampa’s consideration and review of the need to impact the vitrified street and any alternatives to the impact; and this Resolution is scheduling a public hearing to allow the public and the affected property owners an opportunity to be heard.

Background

The City and Robles Park, LLC, Robles Park Village Development Group, LLC, and Open Space Acquisitions, LLC (collectively, the “Developer”) entered into a Development Agreement, dated September 5, 2024, regarding the development of property located on N.

Central Avenue, Tampa, Fl (“Development Agreement”). As part of the development, a private stormwater pipe will be crossing North Avon Avenue, which is a public right of way.

The Development Agreement requires that the Developer obtain a franchise from the City in order to allow the stormwater pipe to cross the right of way.

Background

1. Contract Title: 24-C-09003-GMP01; FY 24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build a. Dollar amount: $19,890,062.55 b. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA.
2. Contractor/Firm: Westra Construction Corp.
3. Business Case: Project scope includes coordination and scheduling during the permitting and design phase, cost estimating, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), public relations, administering subcontracts and all related work required for a completed project.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The EBO subcontract contract goal for GMP-1 has been calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee for an SLBE goal of 18%. The Design/Build contractor has acknowledged the narrowly tailored EBO participation goal.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provides for construction and public relations for various non-contiguous distribution water infrastructure improvements throughout the City’s water service area.
6. Community Engagement: The CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

Services will be provided under a task order contract for a negotiated guaranteed maximum price (GMP).

This Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP 1) provides for construction of approximately 34,000 lineal feet (LF) of 2-inch through 6-inch diameter water mains to replace aged, deteriorated, undersized, and substandard existing cast iron water mains that have surpassed their useful life. Proposed replacement mains are anticipated to consist of ductile iron pipe (DIP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and/or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in accordance with City of Tampa material specifications.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 608 consecutive calendar days.

• The Trimble project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Background

1. Contract Title: 25-C-00012 Wastewater Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) – FY25 a. Address of Project: Various locations throughout the City.
2. Contractor/Firm: Insituform Technologies, LLC
3. Business Case: a. This project provided for the rehabilitation of gravity sewers from 8-inch diameter to 36-inch diameter at various locations throughout the City of Tampa Wastewater Department’s service area including cleaning, detuberculation and inspection, sewage bypass pumping, re-establishing service connections, lateral grouting post CIPP lining, maintenance of traffic, surface restoration, and all associated work required for a complete project in accordance with the contract.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: To date, Insituform Technologies, LLC ., has utilized 1 city-certified firm for subcontracting participation.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: The project serves to rehabilitate deteriorated and failing sewers in an expeditious manner.
6. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department’s Engineering and Inspection team will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid-Build project.

b. Names of bidders/submitters: Insituform Technologies, LLC c. Dollar amount: • The Original Contract Amount was $3,349,124.00, • The Renewal Change Order 1 was an additional $3,349,124.00 for 1-year extension of the contract which brought the total Contract Amount to $6,698,248.00, • This Renewal Change Order 2 is an additional $3,349,124.00 which will bring the new total for the Contract to $10,047,372.00.

b. The Renewal Change Order 1 provided for the first of two allowable one-year contract renewals. The work included cleaning, detuberculation and inspection, sewage bypass pumping, re-establishing service connections, lateral grouting post CIPP lining, maintenance of traffic, surface restoration, and all associated work required for a complete project. The time for completion was extended, the completion date was established as 03/24/2027.

c. This Renewal Change Order 2 provides for the second and final of two allowable one-year contract renewals. The work includes cleaning, detuberculation and inspection, sewage bypass pumping, re-establishing service connections, lateral grouting post CIPP lining, maintenance of traffic, surface restoration, and all associated work required for a complete project. The time for completion is extended, the completion date is established as 03/24/2028.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget): • 365 consecutive calendar days with provisions for 2 (two) additional years at the same terms, prices and conditions.

• A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

• The Trimble Unity Construct project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. Trimble Unity Construct is a premier system for construction project management.